My piggies love grass, to feed yes or no?

[Ure97]

Hi everyone

In the warm weather I love to give my piggies some outside time in the garden in their run on the grass. However I have had 4 piggies in a row now all with stone and sludge problems of which 3 have not made it after surgery! I have researched a low calcium diet, and have now practically taken away pellets, however does anyone know if them eating the grass outside is contributing to the problems?

I would hate to keep them in on warm days, as they love being outside for a while on the grass!

 

[Reenie]

So sorry you have been so unlucky. I wouldn't think the grass would cause a problem unless there was a lot of dandelion or other high calcium weeds that they're getting. What does their diet consist of? I'm not an expert though.

 

[Ure97]

There has been quite a bit of clover growing on the grass which may be high in calcium. Their diet consists mainly of Timothy hay, and peppers.